Stowe, Green Mountains, Vermont
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe Mountain Resort spans Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, connected by the Over Easy transfer gondola. Its ski school is on the Spruce side, while many parking and mountain-access choices are on Mansfield. The town and resort base areas are separate meeting destinations.
- Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak
- Over Easy inter-mountain transfer gondola
- Spruce-based ski and snowboard school
Terrain and ability at Stowe
Spruce hosts ski and snowboard learning programs; Mansfield provides additional mountain routes with a different terrain profile. Use the winter map to select suitable runs and the transfer gondola to connect bases, rather than assuming every chairlift serves a first-time group.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Adult group and private lessons meet at the Spruce Base Area, while children's groups use the Adventure Center. Confirm rentals and parking from the booking, allowing time to transfer from Mansfield if needed. Check current winter parking and transportation information before leaving town.
Plan a Stowe meetup
Meet at a named Spruce landmark before lesson check-in and use Spruce Camp Lodge for a planned break. Friends skiing Mansfield can arrange a return via Over Easy or the operating shuttle. State which base and which building so the group avoids opposite-side waiting.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Stowe snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 2:30 AM EDT
- TodayHigh 46°F
Sunny
Wind NW 2 to 10 mph
- TonightLow 33°F
Patchy Frost then Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 3 to 13 mph
- SundayHigh 56°F
Partly Sunny
Wind SW 13 mph
- Sunday NightLow 44°F
Rain Showers
Wind SW 2 to 12 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind NE 5 mph
- Monday NightLow 44°F
Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 to 8 mph
- TuesdayHigh 49°F
Rain Showers
Wind S 10 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 37°F
Rain Showers
Wind NE 10 to 21 mph
- WednesdayHigh 43°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 9 to 17 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 33°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 7 to 10 mph
- ThursdayHigh 47°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 7 mph
- Thursday NightLow 35°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind E 7 to 16 mph
- FridayHigh 47°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind S 13 to 16 mph
- Friday NightLow 36°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind SW 15 to 20 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Stowe mountain layout and transfer gondola (opens in a new tab)
- Lesson meeting points (opens in a new tab)
- Base lodges and transportation (opens in a new tab)
Ride Stowe with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Stowe with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Vermont mountains and riding meetups.